Showing 312 results Fire safety training 18 February 2020 Content page Safety The main fire safety legislation in Scotland is the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005. The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 is guidance for those who have a responsibility under the... Precautions to reduce vibration 11 February 2020 Content page Health risks If you cannot eliminate vibration, you need to encourage early reporting of symptoms by employees and alter processes and procedures to minimise exposure. For example: select... Combating discrimination - employment and blood-borne viruses 11 February 2020 Content page Health risks HIV and other BBVs can affect anyone. Most people infected are of working age and with advances in treatment, more people with HIV and other Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) will... Risk assessment for driving 11 February 2020 Content page Vehicles and driving for work Many different types of vehicle are used in a workplace setting, and it is important that you are aware of the risks they cause and take steps to manage these. Carry out a risk... Personal protective equipment (PPE) overview 18 February 2020 Content page Safety This section explains your obligations for providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees and different types of PPE available. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is... Personal factors 14 February 2024 Content page Mental health People’s lives outside of work are individual and complex, with many factors that can negatively affect their overall mental health and wellbeing. You should consider the holistic... Respiratory protective equipment overview 11 February 2020 Content page Health risks Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) are used in many workplaces to protect workers when working with hazardous substances. These include: gases sprays solvents dusts RPE... Blood-borne virus legislation 11 February 2020 Content page Health risks In addition to the equality act, there is a moral and legal duty on employers to protect employees and members of the public. Here are the main laws applicable to employers... A week's pay 10 February 2020 Content page Fair treatment This is the amount of pay an employee or worker is due per week under their contract. A week runs from Sunday through to Saturday. While an employee or worker may not be paid... Fire safety legislation 14 February 2024 Content page Safety Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 General fire safety requirements are explained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety... First page of 32 Previous page Page 21 of 32 Page 22 of 32 Page 23 of 32 Page 24 of 32 Page 25 of 32 Page 26 of 32 Page 27 of 32 Page 28 of 32 Page 29 of 32 Page 30 of 32 Next page Last page of 32